Lakewood Jefferson County, Colorado
Lakewood: City in Colorado
About
Lakewood is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 142,980. After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 157,935 inhabitants.
The city was created 132 years ago in 1888.
Geography
Lakewood is located at 39°42'17"N 105°4'53"W (39.7047100, -105.0813700).
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Lakewood Quick Facts
| Population : | 157,935 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.68% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.32% |
| Altitude : | 5,518 feet / 1682 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1889 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 17:17:43 (22nd June 2021) |
| Population growth : | 9.47% (2010-2019) |
Demographics
The population of Lakewood increased by 9.47% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 142,980 | - | census |
| 2011 | 144,087 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 145,396 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 146,878 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 149,434 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 152,052 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 154,039 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 154,966 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 156,682 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 157,935 | 0.79% | estimation process |
People born in Lakewood (23)
People born in Lakewood, including aerospace engineer Robert Zubrin, theatre, film and television character actor and rock, blues and country musician Gregg Henry, professional and amateur wrestler, football player and author "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, you can see a list of people who born in Lakewood.
- Jeb Brovsky (American soccer player)
- Derek Cianfrance (American film director and screenwriter)
- Chez Starbuck (American actor)
- Tyler Ruegsegger (American ice hockey player)
- Ami Cusack (Television personality and model)
- Mat Clark (American-born Canadian ice hockey player)
- Lindsey Horan (association football player)
- Marc Schiechl (Player of American football)
- Mel Proctor (American baseball player)
- Robert E. Blackburn (United States federal judge)
- Scott Gaylord (American racing driver)
- Dylan Klebold (American school shooter and mass murderer; co-perpetrator of the Columbine High School Massacre)
- Tim Samaras (American engineer)
- Hayden Byerly (American actor)
- Isaiah Schafer (Footballer)
- Jeremiah Sirles (American football player)
- Douglas Darden
- Nicole Hensley (American ice hockey player)
Schools
College & universities near Lakewood
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482176 | Paul Mitchell the School-Denver | Lakewood (CO) | 80226 |
| 443632 | Colorado Media School | Lakewood (CO) | 80226 |
| 381732 | Colorado School of Healing Arts | Lakewood (CO) | 80226 |
| 126669 | Colorado Christian University | Lakewood (CO) | 80226 |
| 127945 | Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design | Lakewood (CO) | 80214 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lakewood
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEB | Denver (Bus Station), Colorado | 1055 19th Street | BUS |
| DEN | Union Station | 1701 Wynkoop Street | RAIL |
| PJT | Pine Junction, CO | 76 Mount Evans Boulevard | BUS |
| BLD | Boulder, Colorado | 30th & Diagonal Highway | BUS |
| LGM | Longmont, Colorado | 623 Main St. | BUS |
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- Lakewood, Washington city in Pierce County, Washington, United States
- Lakewood, Ohio city in Ohio
- Lakewood, Illinois city in Illinois, United States of America
- Lakewood, New York city in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
- Lakewood, Minnesota urban township in St. Louis County, Minnesota
- Lakewood, Wisconsin town in Oconto County, WI
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Jefferson County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Arvada | 121,272 | City in Adams and Jefferson counties in Colorado, United States |
| Wheat Ridge | 31,324 | City in Colorado, USA |
| Golden | 20,767 | County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States |
| Edgewater | 5,335 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Evergreen | 3,944 | County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States |
| Kittredge | 1,304 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado |
| Mountain View | 537 | Town in Jefferson County, Colorado, USA |
| Morrison | 424 | Municipality in Colorado, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lakewood distances to largest Colorado cities